White House Rejects China's Proposed Ceasefire Plan in Ukraine

The White House has rejected any potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia brokered by China, stating that it would legitimize Russia's illegal takeover of Ukrainian territory. The US believes that a ceasefire at this point would only benefit Russia, allowing them to rebuild and refit their forces to restart attacks on Ukraine at a time of their choosing. The Chinese government has claimed to be a neutral player in the conflict, but in the months before Russia sent troops over its border with Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a "no limits" partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin's government.